Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who guide the organization and provide essential resources to our members. Each year, two members are elected to the Board during the Annual Business Meeting at the Symposium, serving a four-year term from January 1 to December 31. The Board officers are elected by fellow Board members at the Midyear Board Meeting and serve one-year terms.
The Board conducts regular meetings throughout the year. We hold monthly virtual meetings to manage ongoing business and gather in the fall for a two-day site visit, touring the campus and hotel that will host the upcoming Symposium. Our final meeting takes place at the start of the Annual Symposium. While serving on the Board is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity, it does require a time commitment, and we encourage those considering a role to keep this in mind.
Elections
Prior to the Annual Symposium, the Board Secretary will issue a call for nominations. Each nomination should include a brief description of the nominee's qualifications and a recent photo. Candidate profiles are distributed at the Symposium, and voting takes place online in the days leading up to the Business Meeting. After the voting period closes, the Secretary tallies the votes and announces the results. While nominees are not required to attend the meeting, it is strongly recommended.
Chairs
For members interested in contributing to the organization, chair positions offer a great opportunity to get involved. Chairs manage various key areas such as MIC, competitions, corporate partnerships, social media, and publications. These roles are essential to the smooth operation of the organization and provide a chance to build leadership skills. Chairs are appointed by the president with the support and approval of the Board. If you’re interested in serving, please speak to a Board member to learn more about available opportunities
Board
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President and Diversity, Equity, |
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Vice President and Historian Mark Carriveau vice.president@upaa.org Elgin Community College 2023-2026 |
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Membership Chair and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair Lyndsie Schlink membership@upaa.org Wake Forest University 2022- 2025 |
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Treasurer and Assistant Corporate Partner Chair Kristen Grace kgrace@floridamuseum.ufl.edu treasurer@upaa.org University of Florida Florida Museum of Natural History 2025-2029 |
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Assistant Treasurer and Survey Chair Nate Edwards nate_edwards@byu.edu Brigham Young University 2024-2027 |
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Secretary and Communications Chair Jason Halley secretary@upaa.org communications@upaa.org California State University, Chico 2022-2025 |
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Web Site Chair Derek Eckenroth web@upaa.org Bob Jones University 2023-2026 |
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Jeff Fitlow |
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Corporate Partner Chair, Symposium Planning Co-Chair |
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Monthly Image Competition Chair Jay Ferchaud jferchaud@umc.edu University of Mississippi, Medical Center |
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Social Media Chair Katherine Seghers kseghers1@lsu.edu Louisiana State University |
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Competitions Jesse Jones jjones1@osteo.wvsom.edu West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine |
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Video Producer Chair Brett Szczepanski bszczepanski@email.wcu.edu Western Carolina University |
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Magazine/Blog Chair Matt Cashore mcashore@nd.edu University of Notre Dame |
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Symposium Planning Co-Chair and Fundraising Chair |